PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fyodor Kovalkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Severson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kovalkin
vs
Severson

198 cm
22
264 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

193 cm
23
285 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fyodor Kovalkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kyle Severson!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Severson throws a hook but Kovalkin avoids it easily.
Kovalkin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Severson defends it nicely.
Kovalkin takes one to the side of the head.

It looks like Fyodor Kovalkin has been cut.
Severson throws out a loose jab but Kovalkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Severson misses with a looping right.
Severson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kovalkin is just out of range.
Severson catches Kovalkin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovalkin slips under a jab.
Severson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Severson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kovalkin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Severson.
Good work by Kovalkin as he checks the leg kick.
Kovalkin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Severson misses with a series of wild punches.
Kovalkin fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fyodor Kovalkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kovalkin moves out of range of the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A lazy left from Severson finds it's target.
Severson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kovalkin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Severson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kovalkin.
Kovalkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Severson throws out the jab.
Kyle Severson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Severson with a hook.

Fyodor Kovalkin's cut is getting worse.
Severson misses with a straight left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovalkin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kovalkin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Severson.
Kovalkin moves out of range as Severson strikes.
Severson throws a lazy right hand but Kovalkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kovalkin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Severson moves into the clinch successfully.
Severson lands with a left to the head.
Severson avoiding damage.
Severson is trying to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovalkin wants a takedown.
Severson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Severson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Severson wants to break free but Kovalkin has control.
Severson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Severson is struggling to control the position.
Severson is trying to break the clinch but Kovalkin has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Severson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Severson throws out a loose jab but Kovalkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Severson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fyodor Kovalkin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

A swing and a miss from Severson.
A big right from Severson misses.
Kovalkin slips a straight right by Severson.
Severson throws a hook to the side of Kovalkin's head but Kovalkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kovalkin closes the distance and clinches up with Severson, looking for a takedown. Kovalkin pushes Severson against the cage but Severson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kovalkin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Severson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Severson, as that shot connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovalkin slips under a jab.
Kovalkin fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fyodor Kovalkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Severson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kovalkin.
Kovalkin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Severson.
Kovalkin slips under a jab from Severson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kovalkin shoots in looking for a takedown. Severson tries to sprawl out of it but Kovalkin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Severson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kovalkin moves out of range as Severson strikes.

Severson closes the distance and clinches.

Severson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Severson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kovalkin defending well as Severson loads up on a big left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovalkin has a takedown stuffed.
Severson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Severson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

Fyodor Kovalkin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kovalkin dives in and grabs Severson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Severson pushes down on Kovalkin's head and hops out.
Severson misses with a looping right.
Severson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kovalkin.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Severson throws a lazy right hand but Kovalkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovalkin shoots in and drives through. Severson sprawls well.
Severson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kovalkin is out of range.
Kovalkin blocks a jab.
Kovalkin slips a jab from Severson.
Severson slaps away a takedown attempt from Kovalkin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A combination from Severson does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Severson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fyodor Kovalkin's cut.
That's time! Kovalkin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Kovalkin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Severson avoids it really well and circles away.
Severson slaps away a takedown attempt from Kovalkin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kovalkin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Severson circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fyodor Kovalkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Severson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Severson misses the jab.
Kovalkin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovalkin slips a straight right by Severson.
Severson misses with the combination.
Kovalkin moves out of range as Severson strikes.
Kovalkin fails with a takedown attempt.
Kovalkin moves away from the strike by Severson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Severson scores with a nice strike.

Kovalkin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kovalkin wants to free his trapped foot but Severson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Severson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kovalkin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kovalkin is working hard here to advance position.
Severson keeping hold of Kovalkin's head, controlling as best he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kovalkin seems to be looking for submissions.
Severson is looking to escape.
Severson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kovalkin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Severson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kovalkin.
Kyle Severson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Severson, as that shot connected.

Jeez, Fyodor Kovalkin's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Severson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kovalkin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Fyodor Kovalkin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kyle Severson!